Nazi Megastructures

20132 series
Available on Nat Geo HD
Nat Geo HD

This programme unveils the engineering secrets of six iconic megastructures that went on to spark a technological revolution, ultimately changing warfare forever. The Nazis built some of the biggest and deadliest pieces of military hardware in history. Adolf Hitler hired men like Wernher von Braun, Ferdinand Porsche and Alfred Krupp to build huge terror machines, hi-tech superguns and weapons of mass destruction.

Hitler's Island Megafortress: Episode Image
Episode 1Hitler's Island Megafortress

Eager to keep hold of the Channel Islands, Hitler ordered that some of the Third Reich's most fortified structures be built on British soil. (S3, ep 1) 7+

Pacific Megaships: Episode Image
Episode 6Pacific Megaships

The incredible story of the design, top-secret construction and fate of The Yamato, the biggest and most powerful battleship in history. 7+

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